---
type: lake
name: "Bass Lake"
county: "Itasca"
nearest_town: "Togo"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 122
max_depth_ft: 65
latitude: 47.78905
longitude: -93.40282
lake_score: 69
dnr_lake_id: "31031600"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/bass-lake-togo
---

# Bass Lake

Lake in Itasca County, Minnesota, near Togo

- **Surface Area**: 122 acres
- **Max Depth**: 65 ft
- **Shoreline**: 2.5 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 21.5 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Lake Score**: 69/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Bass Lake is a 122-acre lake near Togo in Itasca County, Minnesota. It reaches 65 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 2.5 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 21.5 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 7 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, and rock bass. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2020.

There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the county. Bass Lake County Park West Campground and Bass Lake County Park NE Campground are mapped close to the shoreline for overnight stays.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- **Managed by**: county
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 7
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2020
- **Special regulations**: No
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Camping

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Campground

### Campgrounds

- Bass Lake County Park West Campground
- Bass Lake County Park NE Campground

## Fish Species

Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Rock Bass, White Sucker

## Nearby Lakes

- [Larson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/larson-lake) - 1.7 miles, 208 acres
- [Coon Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/coon-lake) - 3 miles, 345 acres
- [Pickerel Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/pickerel-lake) - 3.2 miles, 241 acres
- [Deer Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/deer-lake-effie) - 3.5 miles, 1,855 acres
- [Battle Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/battle-lake) - 4 miles, 243 acres
- [Wilson Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/wilson-lake) - 4.5 miles, 92 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.78905,-93.40282)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=31031600)
- [All lakes in Itasca County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/itasca-county/bass-lake-togo)*